Accessories & Gear: More Power to You
 Horsepower-Freeing Fan
Flex-a-lite's Black Magic X-Treme electric fan replaces the stock belt-driven fan, providing bolt-on horsepower, improved gas mileage, cooler A/C output, and extended life for the water pump. The 16-inch shrouded S-blade electric fan moves 3300cfm of air, draws only 18 amps, and dissipates over 50-percent-more heat than other electric fans its size. Flex-a-lite, 800/851-1510.
www.flex-a-lite.com Race Ready
Volant's intake system for 2004-2006 Dodge Ram SRT10s offers up to a 36-horsepower gain. It includes an insulating filter box; sculpted, low-restriction air ducts; a cleanable, reusable high-grade filter; silicone hose connectors; and a new polished-aluminum lid. The intake is intended for "off-road" use only; if you do run it on the street, Volant highly recommends using a pre-filter in extremely wet weather. Volant Performance, 909/476-7225.
www.volantperformance.com Commanding Presence
K&N's 77 Series High-Flow Performance Kit fits the 4.7-liter 2006 Jeep Commander and 2004-2006 Grand Cherokee and is said to increase power by 7.96 ponies in the Commander. It comes with a polished-aluminum finish. K&N Engineering, 800/858-3333.
www.knfilters.com Flash Dance
Superchips' Flashpaq for 2005-2006 4.2-, 4.6-, or 5.4-liter F-150s and 5.4-liter F-250s offers different levels of performance. Its Performance mode provides 14 to 27 more horsepower, 15 to 33 pound-feet more torque, and increased fuel economy. Flashpaqs read diagnostic trouble codes, and the latest calibrations are available at www.flashpaq.com. Superchips, 407/585-7000.
www.superchips.com Power + Savings
Hypertech's Power Programmer for 2006 Cadillac Escalades, GMC Yukon Denalis, and Silverado SS trucks equipped with the 6.0-liter H.O. Vortec V-8 is good for gains up to 20 horsepower and 18 pound-feet of torque; some owners have reported increased fuel economy. Its Dual Fuel tuning calibrations deliver virtually the same power increases with regular gas as they do with premium, so you can save money at the pump. Hypertech, 901/382-8888.
www.hypertech.com Breathe Deeply
S&B Filters' intake kit for the 2006 Nissan Titan 5.6-liter V-8 features an eight-layer filter for greater airflow and increased performance. It includes a roto-molded air box with a clear lid so you can inspect the filter, a single-piece, cross-linked, roto-molded intake tube, and a billet aluminum, CNC-machined MAF-sensor adapter plate. S&B Filters, 800/358-2639.
www.sbfilters.com Screw It On
Ford Racing Performance Parts and Whipple Industries codeveloped a screw-type supercharger swap kit for 1999-2004 Lightnings and 2002-2004 Harley-Davidson edition pickups. The swap from the factory Roots-type blower to the screw-style unit produces a 20-percent power increase. No engine-management programming changes are necessary. Ford Racing Performance Parts, 586/468-1356.
www.fordracingparts.com We've Got Ignition
MSD's 6LS Ignition Control for LS1 and LS2 engines improves performance and is particularly important if you've added a supercharger or nitrous. Installed in conjunction with the company's EFI harness, the controller allows you to run one of MSD's preprogrammed timing curves or use the company's software with a laptop to custom-tune the truck. You can even program a launch rev limit, set a step retard, or plot a boost-timing map. MSD Ignition, 915/857-5200.
www.msdignition.com
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Posted June 27 2008 04:49 PM by Mark Williams
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Posted May 30 2008 02:17 PM by Allyson Harwood
I was 30 minutes late to work today, and it was all Toyota's fault. (Okay, it was actually all my fault, but my boss might not be as upset about it if I blame Toyota…) I went on a wild goose chase through the hills of... more
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We're not sure how we found this one , but find it we did. While you have likely heard of the late American daredevil Evel Knievel, who once tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho on his motorcycle, you... more
DETROIT - Who's the best swimmer on the Titanic? Turns out to be General Motors, which held on to first place in U.S. sales last month (Toyota slid past it in total global sales last year) with just an 18.5-percent drop... more
It's almost an epidemic. In the last two weeks, we've listened to three big automakers make thoughtful and detailed presentations about their current and future engine lineups. Clearly, they want us to know they're... more
Bad news seams to be plaguing the automotive industry from all directions. As if raising gas prices weren't bad enough, auto makers are raising prices on their vehicles, producing less, and denying any rumors of potential... more
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Posted June 19 2008 01:53 PM by thomas_voehringer
How stupid is stupid? When does expediency cross the line into idiocy?
Many things are asked of trucks and truck owners. Even your best friends sometimes see us solely as a means to an end if a task is too overwhelming... more
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We're not sure how we found this one , but find it we did. While you have likely heard of the late American daredevil Evel Knievel, who once tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho on his motorcycle, you... more
DETROIT - Who's the best swimmer on the Titanic? Turns out to be General Motors, which held on to first place in U.S. sales last month (Toyota slid past it in total global sales last year) with just an 18.5-percent drop... more
It's almost an epidemic. In the last two weeks, we've listened to three big automakers make thoughtful and detailed presentations about their current and future engine lineups. Clearly, they want us to know they're... more
Bad news seams to be plaguing the automotive industry from all directions. As if raising gas prices weren't bad enough, auto makers are raising prices on their vehicles, producing less, and denying any rumors of potential... more
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Posted June 17 2008 12:33 PM by Melissa
When the Ford Flex made its debut at the 2007 New York Auto Show it caused a great deal of buzz. But do you think the buzz on this crossover is all the rave or do you think this will be just a thing of the past in a couple... more
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We're not sure how we found this one , but find it we did. While you have likely heard of the late American daredevil Evel Knievel, who once tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho on his motorcycle, you... more
DETROIT - Who's the best swimmer on the Titanic? Turns out to be General Motors, which held on to first place in U.S. sales last month (Toyota slid past it in total global sales last year) with just an 18.5-percent drop... more
It's almost an epidemic. In the last two weeks, we've listened to three big automakers make thoughtful and detailed presentations about their current and future engine lineups. Clearly, they want us to know they're... more
Bad news seams to be plaguing the automotive industry from all directions. As if raising gas prices weren't bad enough, auto makers are raising prices on their vehicles, producing less, and denying any rumors of potential... more
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